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Outlook/Exchange Server Concerns
Stew | Aug 21 2007
I've just moved into a new job at a new company, one that relies heavily on Outlook. I've never used Outlook on an Exchange server before, and I prefer an analog GTD implementation. Given that I'm pretty much required to use Outlook, I'm wondering whether to migrate my entire system, both work and personal into Outlook. My concern is, how secure is Outlook? Should I be worried about others gaining access to my information? I know I can set events as "private" and such, but what about personal projects, tasks, and contacts? 5 Comments
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 I would say: use your...Submitted by jason.mcbrayer on August 21, 2007 - 10:49am.
I would say: use your analog GTD system as usual. Copy into Outlook those things for which you will need timed reminders, or which must be visible to your cow-orkers. Do not rely on Outlook for your trusted system --- regard it as a way of publishing your calendar (and possibly tasks) for others. Don't move your personal system into your work system: it becomes the property of your employer. Even if your Outlook installation is secure against outsiders and unprivileged insiders, the company's IT staff will have access to everything you put in it. They will have access to things you put into it but deleted (through backups). Do you trust your employer that much? I struggle with separate home and work GTD systems. It's doable, but brings up a lot of problems. If you want to combine home and work under one system, though, make sure it's something you own and that you control, like your analog system. » POSTED IN:
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